Blues Program
Problems addressed
Drug abuse
Internalizing behaviors/problems
Effectiveness

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Effective

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Life periods served
Teenagers (14 to 17 years)
Where the program was applied
Education establishment
Country of application
United States
Description

This is a cognitive restructuring program that includes group therapy and exercises to be done at home.
Six meetings are held, the first four to learn and practice cognitive restructuring techniques, through a group relationship and participation in enjoyable activities, and the last two aimed at developing response plans for stress factors in later life.
Homework assignments reinforce the skills taught in the sessions and help participants learn how to apply them in their daily activities.

Impact evaluations

An impact evaluation showed that within six months of following the program, participants self-reported a significant reduction in substance use [1].

Bibliographic reference

[1] Stice, E., Rohde, P., Seeley, J. R. & Gau, J. M. (2008). Brief cognitive-behavioral depression prevention program for high-risk adolescents outperforms two alternative interventions: A randomized efficacy trial. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 76(4), 595–606. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0012645

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